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I’ve been working with the absolutely fabulous @yourmategingerkate to give her a designy glow-up…
✴️ New illustrated logo and branding
✴️ A shiny new website with an online shop
✴️ Designed and launched her book, Castor Oil: The Holy Grail (search it up on Amazon - best seller in 3 categories already and it was only released 11th November!) - filled with DIY recipes, tips and tricks about the liquid gold that is castor oil.
Kate is your fiery-haired best mate who’s cracked the code on natural DIY products and life-changing hacks. She’s shaking up the beauty and skincare world with her non-toxic, no-BS (and sweary!) approach. If natural, affordable self-care is your vibe, you’ll love her.
From pixels to pages, Kate has been a total dream to work with! 🫶🏻🍃
📖 Instagram doesn’t allow clickable links in captions, but here’s the Amazon link for her book (it’s also on Kate’s socials):
https://amzn.to/3ZrGPEq
Her new website:
www.yourmategingerkate.com
Monthly blog about my favourite things
In September I have been…
⛰️ Visiting @garlic_farm and @warrior_festival_iow
🌊 Wearing wild lions and witchy mushrooms!
👗 Watching something strange (again!)
✏️ Designing (previous projects) Future Works @creativeisland_iw and New Leaf Counselling
🎥 Following a well-being guru
👩🍳 Making banana water (recipe in the blog!)
Link in Bio under News 🤩
Monthly blog about my favourite things
In August I have been…
⛰️ Visiting Freshwater @freshwaterbaycoasteering
🌊 Wearing waves
👗 Watching fashion in Paris
✏️ Designing (previous projects) Edudiverse & Wight Wahines @wahines_iow
🎥 Following a movie buff
👩🍳 Making non-toxic washing powder (recipe in the blog!)
Link in Bio under News 🤩
Monthly blog about my favourite things
In July I have been…
💪🏼 Wearing exercise stuff
🥷🏼 Watching something ‘supa'
✏️ Designing back to school and weddings
🏃♀️ Following fitness coaches
🐮 Visiting cute animals
👩🍳 Making coconutty granola (recipe in the blog!)
Link in Bio under News, to see the blog 🤩
🌊 Did you know the sea is the warmest this time of year? Have you tried wild sea swimming or surfing? It’s so good for the soul 👻 😆
🏄♀️ I’m terrible at surfing but I absolutely love it! It’s soooo fun to play in the waves when it’s rough, and honestly, the calories you burn are impressive.
☀️ 🤘This funky rainbow wave rash vest / rash guard keeps the chill off, whilst giving you 50+ sun protection too. It’s super buttery smooth to wear on its own or under a wetsuit, and you can throw it in the washing machine after your adventures (wash on low and hang dry to prolong!). Or, team it with a skirt or trousers, or dungarees for a groovy day look 🌈 🌊
🤩 This vid was directed by my lovely 13 year old assistant, who is so much better at it than I am! Thanks Summer 😘 (there’s a theme today isn’t there 😎)
www.mooksgoo.shop
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#isleofwightartist #surfinggirl #rashvest #rainbowwave #islndlife #quirkyfashion #supportlocalartists #funkyillustration #girlsurfers #islanddesigner
‘You must have neutral tones to promote calm..’. ‘Bright colours overwhelm me..’. 🤪
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to decorating your own home. This corner is bright and bubbly, with a mustard yellow and electric blue colour palette. The rest of the room just has white walls!
Some may hate such bright colours, some may love it, nevertheless, you should always use your decorating skills for your own joy. Interior design doesnt have to be tricky, just do what makes you jig with glee!
This is my favourite corner of the living room though 💛💙
And before you ask, the sofa looks fabulous but it’s like a rock when you sit on it. That’s internet shopping for you.
If you are a bit stuck on how to spruce your rooms, I can highly recommend following @sophierobinsoninteriors - pure maximalist and I love it!!
#brightinteriors #mustardyellowdecor #electricblue #noriffraff #lionwallart #rockyquote #maxamalist #interiordesigninspirations
Definition of autumn: a few clouds with showers, but encouraging the bright sunny sun to stay with us for as long as possible ☀️ 🌧️
#funkyfashion #hoodieseason #yellow💛 #isleofwightartist #quirkyillustration #recycledfabric #supportartists @theaoi @makeitindesign
📸 @julian_winslow on the Isle of Wight
🦁 Embrace your awesomeness, naturally wild lion sweatshirt/jumper is live, roarsome (I do love a cheesy pun!)
https://mooksgoo.shop/collections/sweatshirts-jumpers
Made on the Isle of Wight, designed by me, 100% organic cotton, free uk delivery (also ships worldwide) with quick turnaround 😎
#shopsmallartists #madeontheisleofwight #lionillustration #organicclothing #teemill #autumnmood
This is for all the spooky girls, this Natural Witch and Mushrooms tee is now ready for you 🧙 🍄
https://mooksgoo.shop/collections/t-shirts
Two options:
Women’s tee that’s 50% certified organic cotton and 50% made from a recycled process where old organic cotton clothes are made into new garments to promote circular fashion (super sustainable!)
Or
Unisex tee that’s 100% organic cotton with a more relaxed fit - both offer different colour ways 🎨
Made on the Isle of Wight and designed by me, quick uk delivery and shipped worldwide, woo! Any questions, just shout 🖤
#naturalwitch #madeontheisleofwight #supportsmallbusinesses #mushroomillustration #organicclothing
Autumn sample inspections… with help from my mini apprentice 🍄 🦁 featuring a real lion at the end 🐱
COMING TO MY SHOP THIS WEEKEND with other colours too, excitinggggg!!
✍️ be the first to know when it’s live - www.mooksgoo.co.uk/mooksgoo-links and hit VIP List (or link in bio)
#naturalwitch #embraceyourawesomeness #autumnfashion @teemillstore #organicclothing #madeontheisleofwight
Monthly blog about my favourite things
https://www.mooksgoo.co.uk/news
In the month of June I have been…
🎶 • Visiting a festival
👗 • Wearing something floaty
👑 • Watching posh gossip
🦁 • Designing wild things
🥘 • Following a food creator
🍫 • Making healthy Ferrero’s (with recipe!)
Link in Bio under News 🎉
What I drew VS what I got 🧑🎨 🦁 🌈
It’s so bloody exciting seeing a doodle come to life on museum-grade, fine art paper using high definition Giclée inks (the colours POP!). Can go up to size A0, and even ready-framed, rooooooarsome (sorry 🙄😆)
New lion wall art now available in my shop (link in bio) - hand drawn by me!
#lionwallart #illustrationartists #funkyartist #isleofwightartist #colourfulprints #quirkywallart #lions
I’ve started a new blog on my website where each month I jot down my favourite things!
In the month of May I have been…
🏝 • Visiting Turkey
🐝 • Wearing bees and honey
📺 • Watching Ted and Red
✍ • Designing for the Suffolk Punch Trust @thesuffolkpunchtrust, Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival @iwbiosphere, and Isle of Wight Mardi Gras @new.carnival
🧡 • Following natural and non-toxic products
🔆 • Making homemade, non-toxic sun cream with the recipe on how to make it for yourself!
Read more joy from May - link in Bio under NEWS 🎉
So here is a little selection of wearable art! Finally! Putting my designs onto clothing has been something I’ve wanted to do for years 🪩 🕺
Thank you sooo much to @iwcreativenetwork (if you’re a creative person on the Isle of Wight you must join!) - with who I won a photoshoot with the fantastically fabulous @julian_winslow 📸 (Julian, thank you 🤩)
🛍️ www.mooksgoo.shop
Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing women out there who are crushing it in the world of business! And a special shoutout to all the rockstar mums, who are not only juggling work and family life, but doing it with style, grace, and a whole lot of badassery. Keep on shining, ladies - the world needs more of your brilliance and resilience!
#shopfemalefounders #shopfemaleowned #badassmums #makeitindesign #hollyandco #womeninbusiness
Things that excite me in my 30s!
Hola, I’m Michelle from MooksGoo. Besides the obvious things that lots of people get excited about, such as sunny days, beer gardens, Friday vibes and music, here are a few other things in life that excite me.
👌 Opening a new pot of marmite and having the first dip. The intention is to always keep it clean and shiny, but after day 3 it’s gross and sticky again. Almost the same vibe from when you started a new work book at school; page one is super neat, date underlined, joined up handwriting, the works. Page 3 is scruffy AF and you’ve lost the will.
👌 Fresh sheets. This excites me greatly. Not the actual changing of the sheets, but I always thank my past self for making the effort when I get into bed that night.
👌 Hanging out the washing. I feel like a proper grown up.
👌 Bin day. I don’t necessarily like the dragging of said bins to the front, but I’m pleased I help my fellow neighbours in reminding them what colour goes out. A binfluencer, if you will.
👌 Getting the butter right to all edges of a lightly toasted slice so there’s no dry bits. And on that theme, when you butter a cracker (yes I am a big butter fan… and cheese… and wine!) and it doesn’t break. Goals.
Do share what makes you just as excited! I’d like to read your most riveting thoughts… 👏
Step into the vibrant world of MooksGoo and discover how it all began 🌈💥 Join the colorful chaos and indulge in the ultimate expression of self 😍🎨
#marchmeetthemaker2023 #brandorigin #thisisme #mooksgoo #makeitindesign #creativebusiness @theaoi #marchmeetthemaker #quirkystyle #colourfuldesigns #allaboutyou #buildingmyempire #floralpatterndesign #shopsmallbusinesses
The surfing season is rolling in, so I designed this rash guard/vest to help you through it. Bonus: UPF 50+ (UPF is SPF but for clothing) so it’ll protect your skin too. Super buttery soft and fabulous vibrant colours (to be seen easily when you wipeout like I do, often! 😆).
In my shop now, woo! Men’s and kids coming soon 🌊 🏄
www.Mooksgoo.shop
#surfwear #swimwearfashion #rashguarddesign #rashguardforsale #waveillustration #shopsmallbiz #womensurfers #isleofwightsurfing #wightwahines
I made this! 🌻 ✏️
Well, I designed the sunflower pattern - but it is hand made, how fabulous is that! And finally, after months of trial, errors, samples, drawing and whatnot, the LIVE button has been pressed on my new shop eeeee!
I know it’s now September and the sun isn’t so sunny, but it’s shining here so I’m squeeezing one more wear out of this matchy matchy dress and shorts.
More products coming soon!
Get 10% off with the code hellyeh for a limited time 👗
#makeitindesign #sunflowerdress #funkyfashion #septembersunshine @theaoi #quirkydress
Half way to 70!! 🥳 😳
I’m still 24 at heart, but hey! I’m so very blessed to have achieved so many wonderful things (and worked very hard for them too!).
But it won’t stop there.
It’s like what @sarahakwisombe says, if you say what you WANT out loud, or in this case, written down, you will aim to achieve those goals even more so. Other than my family and friends being happy and healthy, here’s my list of pressure...
👩🎨 I’m working on my very own pattern collection for fabrics and surface design - I’ll finish it.
👩🎨 I’m designing my own font - I’ll finish it.
👩🎨 I’m creating bespoke cool things for personalised goodies - I’ll finish them and put them on my online shop.
✍🏻 I’m going to write to companies I wish to collaborate with and get some designs licensed - I’ve started a list.
🧵I’m going to learn to sew and create my own wardrobe full of funky joy (or a pillow or two, much to my husbands delight 😂) - I’ve bought the course from @makeitindesign (they’re amazing!), just need to start!
👩🏼💻 And I’m going to finish redesigning my bloody website which is literally taking me months (why I’m such a pedantic procrastinator with my own projects, I don’t know).
And I want, and will do, all of this by my next birthday. Happy birthday me 😫😆🤩🥳
But first, 🍷
#birthdaylist #creativegoals #illustrationlist #iwantformybirthday #lifegoalsinprogress #mygoals #designcollaboration #workwithme
A sunny Monday to you! 🌞
This top is from one of those joyful ‘abroad’ shops, the ones that take 3 years for your goodies to arrive. The material is no where near what the beautiful model visually told me it was, but I did it anyway (at stupid o clock after consuming wine, always/never a good idea 😆). I love the pattern so much I’m keeping it anyway! 🐆
#rainbowjoy #funkyfashion #shitmaterial #imkeepingitanyway
Naked bin?
These bin stickers are on my Etsy shop at the mo, but I’m being a proper seller person and listing them on Amazon. Amazon! But oh my days it is seriously complicated!! They have a serious amount of acronyms going on. Handmade section? Yes but you can’t do FBA. Ok let’s do FBA. But you can’t do customisations. And you need a FKAKBUKIY or FFFFFFFUCKKNOWSWHAT to stick on every unit. And you must place in a plastic bag. Each unit. Then label that with FML1000000.Then put all them in a big box. And that needs a HXKSNDUFBEMEJ.
Every day is a school day though 😫 it’s exhausting but I’m learning new things at least!
#illustrationwork #housenumbers #binstickers @etsyuk @amazonhandmade #handmadefont #typeography #mooksgoo
It's so exciting!
I have actual real life abs! @thebodycoach you're a legend, and this 90 day journey has been awesome in so many ways.
Lockdown was a blessing is disguise for many of us, and it has made me fall in love with exercise and healthy eating again. So a BIG FAT (muscley) THANK YOU for transforming so many lives for the better! 💪💪🧡🧡
Now for the Graduate Plan... after wine. And cheese. And a massive bowl of ice cream.
Ps excuse the pants 😆😆
#90dayplan #joewicks #workout #abs #healthylifestyle #matalangymwear #girlmuscles
Too cuteeeee!
Currently working on the @iowdonkeys newsletter and catalogue with all new exciting products, so it’s handy having the fam at home so I can call upon models when the mood takes my fancy! Here is the beautiful Summer modelling the new beanie... (for when the wind changes) little Dora (she also likes to explore) popped in to see what all the fuss was about 💓 my heart!
#productphotography #beaniehat #catsofinstagram #summermodel #familyhelp #graphicdesign #ilovedonkeys #isleofwight #kissthecat
WIFEY: darling, this is going to be my office. Could you do some kind of funky wave up to the ceiling?
HUBS: yep.
WIFEY: What do you think of black and white stripes and yellow for the other bits, with a long desk?
HUBS: errrrrr it’ll look horrendous.
WIFEY: what would you like for dinner? Steak? Red wine? Your favourite pud?
HUBS: I’ll do your office. And yes please. WIFEY: 👌
Under £371 (except floor which was done with other rooms)
Removal of chimney breast (with a good ole sledge and tip runs - chimney and breast taken out from roof and bedroom above first) = free
Boards and plaster (hubs) = £40
Paint (@bandq_uk ) = £30
Stripey wallpaper and adhesive (@tesco.direct ) = £64
Wave 2.4 plywood sheet and stud work (hubs) = £25
Blinds (@blinds2go ) = £111
Wall lights and LED’s (amazon) = £20
Desk and legs (@ikeauk ) = £80
Foot rest (hubs) = upcycled with an old stool and leftover fabric (stripes rock my world)
All done by us 🙌🏻 (We created a page for DIY decorating joy @decorators_divided )
G I V E A W A Y! ‘Tis the season for jolliness after all.
To win a splendid House Number not found anywhere else in the world (up to two numbers) with a coloured plaque of your choice - perfect for yourself or for a gift (I'll make sure it's posted in time for Christmas of course) - follow me @mooksgoo and tag a buddy who would love this too - please do so on this original post so I can keep track; any tags outside this original post won't be counted.
The comp will finish on Thursday 5th December at midday (or if you don't want to risk it for a biscuit and purchase now, proceed to my Etsy Shop, link in bio. There’s a comp on my Facebook page too so double your chances 🤩
Share if you're feeling wonderful (thank you!) #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #illustration #illustrationartists #alupanel #waterproof #house #housenumber #plaque #handmadewithlove #handmade #giftideas #christmasgifts #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #competitionseason #isleofwight
Today only... opening up my Wonder Room for Open Studios on the Isle of Wight - pop in and have a browse! Lots of goodies to buy 🥳 open until 5pm
#openstudios #wonderroom #isleofwight #illustration #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #office #officedecor #blackandwhite #striped #interiordesigner #housenumbers #housenumberplaque #shoplocal #smallbusiness @theaoi @welovehomeblog #myhousebeautiful #myinteriorstyle #mycreativeinterior @heytheremaker
House numbers on plaques now ready to go 🥳 choose from 20 different colours 🌈 I’ll be at @northwoodhouse_iw for their #spring #art and #garden #fair today & tomorrow from 10am- 5pm. If you can’t make it but want one of these delights on your house (and matching bin stickers 👌) search MooksGoo in @etsy website (or link in bio) ☀️ #smallbusiness #housenumbers #red #7 #illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #typography #shoplocal #isleofwight
#marchmeetthemaker - throwback. This sunny celebration was created back in 2013 and still one of my favourite illustrations. And now it’s officially spring, your flipping delights are soon to be set free again 🌞
#illustration #flipflops @theaoi #watercolor #watercolourillustration #springtime #toes @womenofillustration @heytheremaker #makersmovement #funky
#marchmeetthemaker - photography 📸 (day 13 but I’m so late...) Hooray for clients who bring me cake @acherryontop_iow (delicious they are too!) Although not to eat. Well maybe one or two 😑
Having a photographic studio doesn’t have to be a massive set up or cost the earth. All you need is a little natural light, a backdrop (a large piece of smooth plastic paper found on eBay), sticky tape and a few props, no one would ever know 😉
Shooting in RAW on a #nikond3300 and using @lightroom for a few tweaks... and bobs your uncle.
#meetthemaker #photographytips #meetthemakerday13 #cake #cakephotography #isleofwight #cakesofinstagram #photostudio #celebratewithcake #makersmovement #smallbusiness #photography #designtips
So every month for the @the_local_directory_uk, I have a ‘hidden gems’ article about great stuff on the Isle of Wight, from eateries, shops, products or outside spaces. For April I’m featuring the incredible @wyattandjack who upcycle salvaged inflatables into the funkiest bags and accessories I’ve ever seen 🤩
I feel a large collection of new bags coming on... #wearemadebythesea #bag #funkyproducts #wyattandjack #cloud #fashion #sustainablefashion #recycle #reuse #isleofwight #totebag #handmade #ryde #upcycle #upcycledfashion #sustainablebrand
The next design brief for @makeitindesign was to create an Eastern inspired Ornate Pattern Repeat... I call this one ‘Frigus Ciculos’ (cool circles) - Latin sounds so wonderful for a pattern name! My favourite colour is yellow (if you’ve seen my wonder room (office) it’s quite obvious) but I work a lot with blues as they’re refreshing and calming - very much needed in busy lives 🤩
#winterschool2019 #pattern #fabric #ornate #easterndelight #mooksgoo #illustration #handillustrated #blue #surfacepatterndesign #repeatpattern #mockup #trend #calm #calming
My first ever dress design squeeee! The design was actually for a scarf (swipe) but wanted to see what it looked like on a dress, too. I call the pattern: Occulatum Fortitudo, which sounds like a Harry Potter spell but actually means ‘hidden treasure’ in Latin (I hope 😖). The trend brief title was Heritage Heroes, and heritage can also suggest someone’s treasure. Can you spot the treasure chest and treasure map 👀 really loved this brief @makeitindesign 💓
#surfacepattern #trend #winterschool2019 #fundesign #fabric #pattern #heritageprint #illustration #graphicdesign #dress @porter_and_brawn #fabricdesign #mooksgoo #scarfprint #fashion #fashiondesign
Ssoooooo excited to share the latest addition to my online #etsy shop: Large Creative Funky House Numbers!
Link in bio 🤩
#mooksgoo #creative #illustration #productdesign #shoplocal #isleofwight #illustrationartists #graphicdesign #funky #smallbusinesssaturday #smallbusiness #quirkygifts #weddinggift #birthdaypresent #house #signage #smallbiz #housewarminggift
Illustration, check. Printed on aluminium and cut to shape, check. Precision gluing of stand-offs, check. Backing cards designed and printed, check. Instructions written and printed, check. Packaging of stand-offs, wall plugs and screws, check. Hole-punching (by hand urgh) each backing card for user template... nearly there. Packaged all of the above ready to sell... well the number 0s are done. Gin, CHECK!
#housenumber #graphicdesign #illustration #productdesign #funky #artistsoninstagram #homemade #isleofwight #gin
My dream is to have my own shop, be it online or in bricks... I’ve tinkered in creating my own products for agessssss and this year I’m on it!! I’ve created a range of funky house numbers, random - why of course, because why not. The first number has been erected successfully (woo!)... and will soon be in my very own shop (online for now)... if you have a dream (cue Rapunzel song), bloody go for it!!! #designer #2019goals #illustration #productdesign #housenumbers #dreambig #interiordesign
LOVED creating this!! Measures 1 meter square for my little girl’s new bedroom - Summer themed. Her favourite bear is in there too (his name is Harrod... from Harrods) (that word looks so odd the more you stare at it). Every element is illustrated by hand (and painted by my brush 🎨)
#illustration #wallart #mooksgoo #summer #graphicdesign #bespoke #purple #pink #typography #hopeshelikesit #harrods #watercolour
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